Every home in the United States has a roof and there are many styles of roofs that go with the kinds of houses. This also means that there are many problems that can come too. Most people just assume that you only need to hire a roofing company when you have a leak or a problem that you can see. This is just not true. A roofing inspection that is set up and done regularly can eliminate surprise leaks and can fix something before it becomes a bigger problem. Following are a few good reasons that you need to have a roof inspection.
Roof Inspection Can Save You Money
It may seem silly to think that spending money now on having a roof inspection can save you money later it is true. Studies have shown that roofs that are not properly inspected and maintained only last about half as long as a roof that has regular inspections. That is because a small problem that can be fixed fairly easily can turn into a big problem if you don’t see it. There are lots of roofing issues that can’t be seen from the street, therefore they go undetected. If they go undetected they can lead to much larger issues like a leak that is making its way into your home. If there is an area that is broken it can be caught during a regular inspection and repaired. If that same area is left unrepaired because there was never an inspection it will continue to get worse.
Avoid Major Roof Leaks that Can Cause Mold
It can also lead to a leak that may take time to actually show up where you notice it. Many leaks don’t just start dripping into your home, they start off small. They start making their way into the attic or crawl space. The leak can be getting into your personal belongings and causing mold and mildew to grow. After some time it can begin to make a stain on the ceiling inside which would be the first inclination that you have a leak when in all actuality it could have been there for some time. The clean up after this can be extensive. Removing mold and mildew because it is a hazard takes time and specialized technicians. They would have to clear the home and deem it safe for you to stay inside. This is only correcting the problem that occurs because of the leak, then you have to work on the leak. This can now be a major repair that can become costly.
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Take time and have a roofing inspection done on a regular basis to ensure that you don’t have a disaster on your hands. Call Nickerson Roofing today!